Animal Profile
Poppa
Hello, my name is Poppa. My animal id is #198670. I am a desexed male tan dog at the . The shelter thinks I am about 13 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 4/25/2024, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving - no pets allowed.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Poppa is on the emergency placement list for medical reasons. He has significant osteoarthritic changes making going for walks a slow and uncomfortable experience. He has mildly elevated kidney values. He needs a calm, easy-to-navigate environment.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Poppa is on the emergency placement list for medical reasons. He has significant osteoarthritic changes making going for walks a slow and uncomfortable experience. He has mildly elevated kidney values. He needs a calm, easy-to-navigate environment.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 54 lbs
4/26/2024
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 13-14 years old based on dentition/ eyes, c/w owner reports Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - tense/ trembling but allows all handling Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T= P= WNL R= WNL BCS- 5/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, staining throughout, worn dentition-- limited due to muzzle PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, flakes throughout hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Senior neutered male Nuclear sclerosis Dental disease- moderate Dandruff throughout hair coat Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort Rx: Trazodone 175mg PO BID indefinitely Recommend placement SURGERY: Already neutered
4/27/2024
SO: Senior dog recent admission. Has been housed in crate in area where he has a long walk to get outside and is well house trained. Taking chicken QAR, walks very slowly, if stands still starts to slowly slide to floor eent: eyes OU moderate nuclear sclerosis, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4, slowly ambulates with stiff gait neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: osteoarthritis P: intake exam had been relatively unremarkable cbc/chem in house recommend hospice placement considering Librela series for osteoarthritis
4/27/2024
CBC/chem in house CBC HCT 32.8% Chem BUN 28 mg/dL A: mild non regenerative anemia very mild elevation in BUN will collect urine sample to evaluate urine concentration.
4/28/2024
Urine specific gravity: 1.046 urine concentrating appropriately
4/30/2024
Issue List: - geriatric with chronic condition - moderate anemia - diarrhea - appears weak - referred upper airway sounds - decreased appetite QAR H pink EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: referred upper airway sounds ABD: tense; no obvious mass effect U/G: MC MSI: epaxial muscle wasting; dry hair coat; slow gait CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) r/o viral vs neoplasia vs metabolic vs other P) In house ultrasound: spleen- no obvious mass encountered; no ascites
4/30/2024
Repeat Blood Results: CBC non-regenerative anemia 32% (normal low 37 %) r/o poor nutrition vs neoplasia vs other CHEM- NSF P) SQ fluids- 700ml LRS q 24 hrs x 3 d's
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Poppa approached me calmly. While waiting in the lobby, he whined and whimpered continuously until owner took him outside to walk around. He accepted treats with ease, which was able to ease his whimpering/whining. When first leashed, he faced me and jumped up a couple times before I was able to direct him towards the door to walk with me. He was walked to medical with ease, and approached vet staff calmly there. He approached a few of the dogs in medical kennels calmly and quietly, and was slightly difficult to redirect, even after squeaking a toy. Poppa entered into his kennel with ease.
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Basic Information:: Poppa is an approximately 13-year-old, male, altered LMB dog who was surrendered by his owner due to the owner being unable to find a new apartment that would allow Poppa.
Previously lived with:: 5-10 adults over his lifetime, 2 children (ages 6 & 13), 2 small dogs
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, Poppa is friendly, outgoing, and playful.
How is this dog around children?: Around children, Poppa is friendly, outgoing, and playful.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Familiar dogs: friendly, outgoing, and playful. Unfamiliar dogs (on leash): friendly, outgoing, and playful. Unfamiliar dogs (off leash): friendly, outgoing, and playful.
How is this dog around cats?: Around cats, Poppa is friendly, outgoing, and playful.
Resource guarding:: Poppa has a history of resource guarding his food around other dogs. Per owner: if another dog goes near Poppa's food, Poppa growls, hard barks, and leans back with a tense body, shifting his weight back as if preparing to lunge. Owner clarified that Poppa has not displayed this behavior around him. He is able to go near Poppa's food and take it away with no issue. The same goes for toys.
Bite history:: No bite history.
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium to high (often playful/busy)
Other Notes:: During walks, Poppa will stop to greet other dogs. Owner clarified that he does not show signs of reactivity to other dogs.
Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Veterinary care most recently provided on: June 2022. Does your dog have allergies?: Yes (Corn).
For a New Family to Know: How would you describe this dog most of the time at home with his family?: Very active/playful. Where does this dog spend most of his time?: Where people are. For grooming, this dog: Goes to the groomers. For exercise, this dog goes on walks: -Morning & Night (1-2 times per day) This dog knows the following cues: Sit, eat, "peepee" for needing to urinate What is Poppa's favorite activity? Running.
Date of intake:: 4/25/2024
Spay/Neuter status:: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender (10 years)
Previously lived with:: 5-10 adults over his lifetime, 2 children, 2 small dogs
Behavior toward strangers:: Poppa is friendly, outgoing, and playful.
Behavior toward children:: Poppa is friendly, outgoing, and playful
Behavior toward dogs:: Poppa is friendly and playful to familiar and unfamiliar dogs on and off leash
Behavior toward cats:: Poppa is friendly, outgoing, and playful
Resource guarding:: Poppa has a history of resource guarding his food around other dogs. Per owner: if another dog goes near Poppa's food, Poppa growls, hard barks, and leans back with a tense body, shifting his weight back as if preparing to lunge.
Bite history:: None reported
Housetrained:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium to high (often playful/busy)
Other Notes:: Poppa's previous owner describes him as an active and playful dog that loves to spend his time where his people are. Poppa may know the cues sit and "peepee" for needing to go to the bathroom.
Date of assessment:: 4/28/2024
Summary:: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: None Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Walks slowly Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Moderately social Call over: No approach, distracted Sociability comments: Stands near handlers Soft handling: Accepts contact Exuberant handling: Accepts contact Comments: Arousal Jog comments: Follows handler slowly Knock Knock comments: Approaches handler readily Toy Toy comments: Sniffs
Summary (7):: 04/30/24: It was reported that VS staff went to take Poppa on a walk and when the crate was opened he didn't want to come out. He seemed to be low energy and ill so staff alerted the vet. The vet was brought in and a progress exam is being done. Poppa is currently dull resting in his crate. 4/28/24: Poppa is laying down in his pop-up crate when the handler approaches them. He stands up and is easily leashed. He is taken out for a street walk where he walks slowly, relieving himself. In the assessment room, he will take treats from the handler gently and allow chin scratches. After he is returned to the kennel by tossing treats into the crate.
Date of intake:: 4/25/2024
Summary:: Allowed all handling, jumped up on handler, whining
Date of initial:: 4/26/2024
Summary:: tense/ trembling but allows all handling
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Poppa so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. However, he is a young, enthusiastic, and social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: Level 2
Potential challenges: : Resource guarding
Potential challenges comments:: Resource guarding: Poppa has a history of resource guarding his food around other dogs. Poppa will growl and hard bark if another dog approaches him with food in his possession. We recommend feeding dogs separately and not leaving dogs together with food in the room. Please see the handout on Resource Guarding.